I’ve begun living a radical life since moving to Dallas. I look for every opportunity and say “yes” to them all. I’ve done so many things already that aren’t “me”…but they were opportunities and I decided I would seize them.
This started because I had no friends or connections up in Dallas. But I’m determined to live my life like this from now on.
The amount of adrenaline pumping through my veins each day has made life exciting. But more than that, I’ve made friends and connections so many places. (Friends and connections are the same thing. If those two words are separate in your mind, you’re using people.)
My latest seized opportunity was trying out for the worship team at my new (mega) church. I’ve never been over-confident about my musical skills. I’ve probably been less-than-confident. And I haven’t really sung in 2 years. But I got called to try out for vocals. I did it.
It was terribly uncomfortable. I actually got really nervous. I previously didn’t even think about joining the worship team, and now my stomach was filled with butterflies. But I went to the audition and I put myself out there.
I’m now part of the choir, but that’s irrelevant. My willingness to put myself out there was worth it all. How can we hope to create new things if we don’t experience new things. And new things are terribly uncomfortable. But it’s worth it.
So I encourage you, start looking for opportunities. Don’t just say “yes” when you’re approached. Start pursuing your own opportunities. Live a life filled with adrenaline and new friends. I will.
